Android: Quickr - Action Launcher is a new utility that works alongside your current launcher to make multitasking and switching to often-used apps and settings super fast. You get tabs on the sides of the screen that swipe out and take you right to where you want to go.

We've talked about some great tools to help you switch apps in Android, but the beauty of Quickr is that you don't need to install and configure a new launcher to use it, and you don't have to give up the features your current app launcher or stock launcher offers you. It simply sits on top of whatever you already use, side-swipe tabs at the ready when you need them. The tabs are even there when you open other apps, so if you're reading an article in Chrome and need to jump over to your inbox, or you're reading Facebook and remember to call your Mom, you can do either of those things.

The tabs are customizable, so you can set them to open specific apps, dial specific contacts, post tweets or statuses on Facebook, just about any specific action you want an app to take, you can set it as a quick action. There are tons of pre-defined actions you can choose from, or you can set your own. The app is brand new, and for the time being you can only have four tabs at any one time (two on the left and two on the right), but more tabs and more actions are likely on the way soon. The app is free, but a $2 in-app purchase unlocks some extra premium features.